• How to make a cushion for your tablet
    Crafts for adults - Handmade gifts

    How to make a cushion for your tablet

    June 8, 2022 - By 

    I love making handmade gifts. If you enjoy baking or crafting then it seems the natural step to make something using those skills. When we recently visited friends my daughter whipped up a batch of dog biscuits to take, and I love that she is so thoughtful and resourceful. Handmade gifts are fun to make because you can be mindful both in the process and in the giving. I’ve always found crafting such a relaxing hobby and today I wanted to share our DIY tablet cushion. My children love their screen time and I’m going to show you how to…

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    Little London buildings bunting

    June 4, 2022 - By 

    I’m not quite sure how long I’ve had this cute Little London bunting set but it seemed the perfect make to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. Our street is taking part in The Big Jubilee Lunch as part of the official celebrations for HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend – 2-5 June 2022 – and The Big Lunch will once again kick start a whole Month of Community. Our street has great community spirit and it seemed only natural that we would come together to celebrate this special weekend. As well as a delicious afternoon tea, we’ll be celebrating with prizes…

  • How to make an easy dog bandana
    Crafts for adults

    How to make an easy dog bandana

    May 26, 2022 - By 

    Since our dog came along he has turned our lives upside down – in a good way. We all love him and enjoy making games for him, baking homemade treats, and even dressing him up. He loves wearing a bandana and I thought it was about time I made one for him rather than buying them. I have so much fabric and a sewing machine, which is all I really needed! Easy dog bandana equipment: Two pieces of contrasting fabric Sewing machine Scissors How to make an easy dog bandana I found some fun London themed fabric in my stash…

  • Bridgerton crafts to celebrate the return of the Ton
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    Bridgerton crafts to celebrate the return of the Ton

    May 19, 2022 - By 

    I love a period drama and binge watched the latest season of Bridgerton. I’m glad I read the books first because the series was very different from the book. It was still enjoyable and I binge watched it in a few days. I’m looking forward to season 3 sometime in 2023, especially as they are missing out book 3 and jumping straight to book 4, the one about Penelope and Colin (Polin!). Anyway, I just wanted to celebrate Regencycore and all things Bridgerton. Bridgerton crafts to celebrate the return of the Ton I was surprised by how few Bridgerton inspired…

  • Easy Platinum Jubilee hoop art
    Crafts for adults - Royal crafts

    Easy Platinum Jubilee hoop art

    May 17, 2022 - By 

    Platinum Jubilee mania has suddenly started and you can’t escape the fact Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating 70 years on the throne next month. We have had so much fun updating our Royal craft collection and have recently added a few more, such as our gorgeous Liberty Union flags. Easy Platinum Jubilee hoop art For our fun Platinum Jubilee hoop art we used: Three 5″ wooden embroidery hoops Selection of red, white and blue fabric Scissors Needle and thread I already had a little stash of fabrics from the Diamond Jubilee in 2012. We decorated the house we lived in…

  • Love Embroidery pennant stitch kit
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    Love Embroidery pennant stitch kit

    April 27, 2022 - By 

    Recently I’ve felt like I’ve lost my crafting mojo. The Easter holidays were busy and we had some lovely days out but the kids stayed up late which left no time for crafting. I have a few projects on the go but none were really grabbing my attention. So I was happy when the May issue of Love Embroidery magazine arrived because it included a lovely free embroidery project. Love Embroidery pennant stitch kit I embroider a lot of hoops so I liked the thought of stitching something a little different. The stitch kit was designed by Jessie Doe and …

  • How to make Liberty Easter Eggs
    Crafts for adults - Easter

    How to make Liberty Easter Eggs

    April 8, 2022 - By 

    I love crafting with Liberty fabrics. I have a lovely collection for crafting with and the patterns and colours always seem to compliment each other. I picked up some mache eggs from Hobbycraft and thought they would be fun to decorate with this Easter. Our Easter decorations are usually quite simple. Each year I try to make a few new decorations, this year I’ve added Liberty Easter Eggs to our decorations! Liberty Easter Eggs materials: Mache eggs from Hobbycraft Liberty London fabric scraps Mod Podge Paint brush How to make Liberty Easter Eggs I already had a stash of Liberty…

  • Bridgerton inspired embroidery hoop
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    Bridgerton inspired embroidery hoop

    March 30, 2022 - By 

    I love all things Bridgerton. I admit that the first episode of Season 1 was a slow burner for me, but I quickly fell in love with the characters, costumes and sets. Since Season 1 finished I read all the Bridgerton novels by Julia Quinn and I’m excited to see what happens in Season 2. When I saw a Bridgerton inspired embroidery hoop class run by Hobbycraft I signed myself up. I find in person classes really hard to get to now I work full-time, so an online evening class sounded good to me. Bridgerton inspired embroidery hoop A few…

  • Blackbird’s nest appliqué project
    Crafts for adults - Spring - subscription box

    Blackbird’s nest appliqué project

    March 19, 2022 - By 

    I’m sure I’m not the only person with a craft stash. This year I want to work my way through some of it. I do love a seasonal project and with Spring in the air I turned to one of the projects I didn’t make from a previous Craftpod subscription box. The box contained two projects. I made the felt pin cushion, but for some reason never started the Blackbird’s nest appliqué project. I have never done much appliqué, so I think this was one I put aside for when I had more time. Blackbird’s nest appliqué project Thankfully I…